See the final results for the Global Chefs Challenge Americas Regional Semi-Finals!
- The Americas regional semi-final rounds for the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge culinary competition were held in Santiago, Chile from 23-26, May 2023.
- Qualifying teams will advance to compete in the Global Chefs Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.
- To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge.
Paris, 20 June 2023 โThe World Association of Chefsโ Societies (Worldchefs) has announced the results from the Americas regional semi-final rounds of the prestigious Global Chef Challenge culinary competition. The event was held in Santiago, Chile with the participation of chefs from Worldchefs’ member countries in the Americas. Worldchefs represents the largest international membership of culinary professionals, with over 100 national chef society members.
The top culinary teams from across the Americas showcased their skills, creativity, and craftsmanship through four competition categories: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge โ Hans Bueschkens Trophy. Competitors went head to head for a coveted chance to compete at the Global Chef Challenge Finals during the 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo in Singapore.
Final Results:
Results are listed below by category: Global Chefs Challenge, Global Vegan Chefs Challenge, Global Pastry Chefs Challenge, and Global Young Chefs Challenge.
Global Chefs Challenge
- First Place: USA
- Chef Reilly Meehan, American Culinary Federation
- Second Place: Canada
- Chef Francis Derick Flores, Culinary Federation of Canada
Global Vegan Chefs Challenge
- First Place: USA
- Chef Chris Bugher CEC, American Culinary Federation
Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
- First Place: Chile
- Chef Miguel Angel Gonzรกlez, Comitรฉ Gastronรณmico de Achiga
Global Young Chefs Challenge
- First Place: Canada
- Young Chef Chloe Sy, Culinary Federation of Canada
Congratulations to each participant, and to the qualifying teams that will move on to compete in Singapore at the Global Chefs Challenge Finals.
To learn more about the Global Chef Challenge and the Road to Singapore, visit https://worldchefs.org/globalchefschallenge/.
Want to Compete in Global Chefs Challenge?
If you wish to put your talent to the test, contact your National Chefs Association for opportunities to participate. Visit worldchefs.org/Members for a list of member nations.
Global Chefs Challenge Finals at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024
Worldchefs Congress & Expo is a hallmark tradition of Worldchefs, and has been organized in 39 cities around the world throughout its illustrious 94-year history. The four-day forum brings together delegates from across the five continents to network and expand their professional bonds. The unique program delivers presentations and workshops from leading experts in the hospitality industry, impactful educational programs including the Worldchefs Educatorsโ Forum, specialized events designed to uplift the next generation of chefs such as the Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum, an international trade exhibition, the Global Chefs Challenge competition, and diverse activities to enhance both personal and professional networks.
The 2024 Worldchefs Congress & Expo and Global Chefs Challenge Finals will be held in Singapore, hosted by the Singapore Chefs Association.
Visit www.worldchefscongress.org for more information.
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